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Health Bulletin Nine
2 February 2010
VOLUNTARY SECTOR NORTH WEST Health Bulletin 9 VSNW
Contact details for all VSNW staff: http://www.vsnw.org.uk/about/staff
This is the ninth VSNW Health Bulletin.
The aim of this bulletin is to succinctly communicate key health and social care work:
· VSNW’s health & social care work
· all relevant work on behalf of the voluntary & community sector (VCS) at a regional level
· key regional and national health and social care issues for VCS organisations
· key networking and learning opportunities for the VCS groups working in health and social care fields.
Contents
Included in this edition are:
· Update
· NHS Operating Framework
· Joint Strategic Needs Assessment – Third Sector Engagement
· Conservative Draft Health Manifesto
· NMDS Skills for Care Briefing
· Volunteering in Health and Social Care
· Volunteering in Health and Social Care Fund Information Events
· Adult Learners Week Awards
· New Certification Scheme for Health and Social Care Information
· North West Mental Wellbeing Survey
· Swine Flu Update
· Events
Update
The Marmot Review will be publishing its final report in two weeks time. Marmot identifies health inequalities as being socially determined – those who are the worst off economically and socially are more likely to have poorer health. Currently the latest draft of the North West single regional strategy – RS2010 – is out for consultation. One of its themes is ‘Release the potential of our people and tackle poverty’. There is recognition within this theme that a healthy society is more likely to be an economically prosperous one and that with improved standards of health care there will not only be a healthier population but decreased levels of worklessness. The Draft Strategy can be downloaded from www.nwregionalstrategy.com. VSNW with partners in the region are holding a series of third sector consultations and if you would like to attend visit: http://www.vsnw.org.uk/events/view/52 . The consultation closes on 26th February 2010.
NHS Operating Framework 2010-11
The 2010-2011 operating framework for the NHS was launched in December. This refers to the increasing importance of integration and makes specific reference to integrated working within the NHS and wider care economy. In particular, emphasising more user-focussed integrated care pathways to deliver better outcomes and transform community services. A copy can be downloaded from http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_110107 .
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment – Third Sector Engagement
The Department of Health recently a workshop to look at the role of Third Sector Organisations in the JSNA process. The notes from this event, including the key messages from the day are now available on line through the Healthy Communities’ Community of Practice website. The DH would like to continue to hear third sector views and you can contribute by joining the Community of Practice at http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk and registering.
NMDS – Natinal Minimum Data Set
Skills for Care have produced a briefing outlining how the information that is being gathered by local authorities and other providers through this process will increasingly be used to plan future workforce needs and will impact on the commissioning of services. To read the briefing go to http://northwest.skillsforcare.org.uk/news/news_archive/NMDSSC_briefing_issue_11_Using_NMDSSC_information_across_the_sc_sector.aspx
Draft Conservative Health Manifesto
A copy of this can be accessed at: http://issuu.com/conservatives/docs/drafthealthmanifesto
Volunteering in Health and Social Care Fund Local Grant Information Events
This new Department of Health Fund is holding a pre-application information event to provide further information on the programme and guidance on completing the application process in Manchester on 11th February. 50 places only. To book a place go to www.volunteeringfund.com.
NHS NW Adult Learners Week Awards in Health and Social Care
A chance to nominate and celebrate someone working within health and social care in a paid or voluntary capacity that deserves recognition. Closing date is 16th April. Nomination forms are available by email: Linzi.gault@skillsforhealth.org.uk or from www.healthcareworkforce.nhs.uk/northwest.hs.uk/northwest
New Certification Scheme for Health and Social Care Information
The Information Standard is a new Department of Health initiative to give the public a quick way of identifying good quality health information. It will operate as a certification scheme for health and social care information providers. For more information: http://www.theinformationstandard.org/sites/default/files/TIS-quick%20guide%20to%20scheme%20rules_2.pdf
Merseyside Navajo Charter Mark
The LGB and Transgender community networks in Merseyside are launching the Navajo Charter Mark Scheme which is being developed and adopted on a Merseyside wide basis. The charter mark is an important step in raising standards for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender equality in both service provision and employment and as such your involvement and support will be greatly appreciated.
The launch conference will take place in Sefton on Friday 26th February. For more information email Anthony.Griffin@equalities.seftoncvs.org.uk .
North West Mental Wellbeing Survey
A new survey of 18,500 residents of the North West highlights crucial role of mental wellbeing in improving people’s lives. It identifies that there needs to be much greater attention and effort on improving mental wellbeing to help people live healthier, happier and more productive lives. Download a copy at www.nwpho.org.uk or contact andy.walker@ourlife.org.uk for more information.
Swine Flu Update
The latest DH Third Sector Swine Flu Update is available at http://23red-doh.cmail4.com/T/ViewEmail/y/347BF54D5A028E9B/A5DCA9012E6F907FC5EC08CADFFC107B
Events
- A Focus on Family Health: The work of Faith based and community organisations – 9th February – London. Further information: Tel: 0845 094 6350 or email events@faithaction.net
- Skills for Care Annual Conference – 25th February – Birmingham. For more information: www.pavpub.com/skillsforcareannualconference or call 0844 880 5061
- Towards a More Active Nation: How the NHS can make physical activity a cornerstone of 21st century health - 25th February – Manchester. Further information: s.naden-lamb@bearhunt.org.uk.
- Navajo Merseyside LGBT Charter Mark Launch – 26th February – Sefton.
- Seminar to support and equip people with IID to successfully apply for Non Executive Director roles within their local NHS service - RADAR and the Appointments Commission - 1st March - Manchester . Further information: Nisha.Patel@radar.org.uk - Tel: 020 7503 617.
- Compass: Tightropes and Safety Nets: Supporting Young Suicidal Men – 12th March – Liverpool. Further information: enquiries@compass-counselling.org.uk, Tel: 0151 708 6688
To subscribe or contribute
To subscribe to VSNW’s Bulletin please email health@vsnw.org.uk with the subject line: “Subscribe to Health Bulletin”.
Margaret McLeod
Policy & Network Officer: Health & Social Care
Email: margaret.mcleod@vsnw.org.uk
Tel: 0161 276 9303 Mob: 07908 683927
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